Kaska artist emphasizes connection with exhibition and demonstration

ACAD’s Main Mall reverberated with song, the strum of guitar and the beat of a hand-drum, or “Ehilly,” as the Yukon duo performed, Friday, Sept. 25.
Attended by roughly 30 people, the performance was part of a lecture and demonstration by Kaska First Nations artist Dennis Shorty, accompanied by his partner Jennifer Froehling.
The event, held from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., was supplementary to Shorty’s exhibition, Guts’eni—Our Relations, held at ACAD’s Gallery 371, which showcased his expertly crafted carvings and sculptures made out of all natural materials: notably wood, muskox horn, moose antler, and sheep horn—a skill passed from his forefathers.
“His artwork and music is his only connection what was taken away,” said Froehling, during the lecture.
A residential school survivor, Shorty uses art and music as a way to revitalize his (Kaska) culture, tradition and heritage—one of the many indeigenous communities fractured by Canada’s abuses in their attempts at assimilation.
After the lecture, students were given the opportunity to try horn carving under Shorty’s instruction, a rare opportunity as he not only emphasized focus—as mistakes aren’t so forgiving as with synthetic materials—but also as a way to establish a respect for the resource and where it comes from.
“All our ancestors, when they make art, [everything] is utilized,” said Shorty. “Everything is organic. When you dispose it, it goes back to mother earth and it is then reused—animals reuse it.”
He said the connection that he and other artists have with natural materials extends towards that of the earth and the life within it.
“In today’s society, artists make things that are un-reusable,” he admonished. “It just sits there.”
Daniela Olagaray, a third-year sculpture major at ACAD, found the demonstration especially pertinent.
She said she found the act of connecting or “feeling” the horn while carving a good learning experience.
“I think it’s important for artists like [Shorty] to come to schools and inspire us to feel the material and … respect it,” she said.
“It allows further possibilities with what we can do, what we can create.”
For Shorty, the craft is also cathartic, as it bridges a spiritual connection between that of himself and his ancestors. It’s very much a personal endeavour.
And, while he does take expenses to account, as “artists have to think about money, too,” it isn’t so much as an issue for him—his partner Froehling manages most of their expenses.
“I just carve,” he smiles.
“And that makes me happy.”

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The Mystique masquerade ball, a festive party in costume, takes place on New Year’s Eve every year. PRESS PHOTO

The Mystique masquerade ball, a festive party in costume, takes place on New Year’s Eve every year. PRESS PHOTO

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With the New Year approaching, many people are considering making a resolution to get more in shape in the coming year. (Photo by Brad Harapiak/SAIT Polytechnic)

Theo Fleury promotes his new book, Conversations With a Rattlesnake, at Crowfoot Chapters in Calgary on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014. (Photo by Carys Richards/the Weal)

Johnny Summers, trumpet player extrodinaire, will be playing at the Calgary Jazz Orchestra’s Perfectly Frank Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. -Mikaela MacKenzie, THE WEAL

Kimmi Nguyen is the newly elected VP academic for the SAITSA Student Executive Council. – Mikaela MacKenzie, The Weal

Andrew Phung and Reneé Amber prepare for a show at the Loose Moose Theatre in Calgary on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014. Their show, Past Your Bedtime, takes place every other Friday at 10:30. (Photo by Zachary Cormier/The Weal)

Distracted drivers are only one part of the problem when it comes to bad drivers in Calgary. (Photo by Zachary Cormier/The Weal)

Carla Link is the Media Co-ordinator for the YWCA in Calgary on Friday, Oct. 31, 2014. She has arranged for Erin Brockovich to speak in Calgary during the month of November. (Photo by Brad Harapiak/SAIT Polytechnic)

With cell phones getting larger and larger, where will people keep them once they outgrow pockets? (Photo by Brad Harapiak/SAIT Polytechnic)

Doris Daley, one of the best female cowboy poets, enjoys an evening in the town she calls home – Turner Valley. -Mikaela MacKenzie, THE WEAL

Lifting weights is a great exercise choice for women who want to tone and strengthen their arms. – Mikaela MacKenzie, The Weal

Alberta’s Alpine ski team works out at the Peak Performance facility in the Campus Centre in Calgary on Monday, Oct. 27, 2014. Both the provincial alpine and freestyle ski teams work out at the facility. (Photo by Zachary Cormier/The Weal)

Among others, the Trojans have increased their collaboration with the RTBN program. (Photo by Brad Harapiak/SAIT Polytechnic)

An R.C.M.P. officer stands as part of the honour guard present on Stephen Ave for the celebration of life of Ralph Klein, former Calgary Mayor and Alberta Premier at the Jack Singer Concert Hall Friday, April 5, 2013. Klein died at the age of 70 after battling with dementia and lung disease. (Photo by Brent Calver/SAIT Polytechnic)

Carla Link is the Media Co-ordinator for the YWCA in Calgary on Friday, Oct. 31, 2014. She has arranged for Erin Brockovich to speak in Calgary during the month of November. (Photo by Brad Harapiak/SAIT Polytechnic)

Lead singer/songwriter and guitarist of The Dudes, Danny Vacon is standing next his Van that has toured with in the past. Vacon will be playing with The Dudes on October 31, 2014 for the annual Halloween special.

The Trojans fastball team had a good season and ended up third in the league. MIKAELA MACKENZIE FILE PHOTO

Different spiritual groups celebrate Halloween in different ways—and some not at all.

Members of team Chevron battle against members of Dripping Wet during a game of Battleship H2O at the SAIT Aquatic Centre in Calgary on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014. The event, which was put on by SAIT Recreation, consisted of teams attempting to sink each other’s canoes using buckets of water. (Photo by Zachary Cormier/The Press)

Colton Knorr, left, and Cory Boulet compete in a game of battleship H2O at the SAIT Aquatic Centre in Calgary on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014. The event, which was put on by SAIT Recreation, consisted of teams attempting to sink each other’s canoes using buckets of water. (Photo by Zachary Cormier/The Press)

Members of team Chevron, right, battle against members of the Dream Team during a game of battleship H2O at the SAIT Aquatic Centre in Calgary on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014. The event, which was put on by SAIT Recreation, consisted of teams attempting to sink each other’s canoes using buckets of water. (Photo by Zachary Cormier/The Press)

Acute, short-term stress, such as getting spooked at a horror movie, can actually slow the growth of skin cancer (according to a report from the Stanford School of Medicine). MIKAELA MACKENZIE PHOTO

Former SAIT grad Adam Loria takes a break from his duties as a Public Relations Officer for Emergency Medical Services in Calgary on Monday, Oct. 20, 2014. Loria, who graduated from SAIT’s EMTP program in 2005, was named one of SAIT’s Outstanding Young Alumni this year. (Photo by Zachary Cormier/The Weal)

Tim Pyper, who has played the organ for 21 years, will be playing at the Great Halloween Organ SpookTacular on Halloween night.

Tim Pyper, who has played the organ for 21 years, will be playing at the Great Halloween Organ SpookTacular on Halloween night.

Tim Pyper, who has played the organ for 21 years, will be playing at the Great Halloween Organ SpookTacular on Halloween night.

Tim Pyper, who has played the organ for 21 years, will be playing at the Great Halloween Organ SpookTacular on Halloween night.

Tim Pyper, who has played the organ for 21 years, will be playing at the Great Halloween Organ SpookTacular on Halloween night.

Tim Pyper, who has played the organ for 21 years, will be playing at the Great Halloween Organ SpookTacular on Halloween night.

Tim Pyper, who has played the organ for 21 years, will be playing at the Great Halloween Organ SpookTacular on Halloween night.

Tim Pyper, who has played the organ for 21 years, will be playing at the Great Halloween Organ SpookTacular on Halloween night.

GhostTour WEAL (Photo by Andy Maxwell Mawji/SAIT Polytechnic)

The Dental Clinic is one of many services offered to students, including Campus Health Services and a Travel office. Dental services begin in January. (Photo by Brad Harapiak/SAIT Polytechnic)

Cassey Bush, a soccer player on the Trojans, before her practice on the Cohos Commons Field at SAIT in Calgary on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. Cassey was selected to be athlete of the month. (Photo by Nathan Muszynski/The Weal)

Picture of SAIT Residence sign taken outside of East Hall on October 11th, 2014 at SAIT Polytechnic in Calgary. – Robyn Hertz – The Weal

Dan Dougherty, the organizer of the Calgary Horror Convention, takes a break from planning his annual halloween party at his home in Calgary on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014. Dougherty, a former SAIT student, has started working on his own horror films. (Photo by Zachary Cormier/The Weal)

David Lerigny is acting as Greg, an introverted zookeeper, in the Lunchbox Theatre production of The Life History of the African Elephant. He has been in this play multiple times over the years, and also teaches accents. -Mikaela MacKenzie, THE WEAL

From left to right, Chase Leger, Daniel Oshea and Jocelyn Veins. In the SAIT recreation centre. Chase Leger bracing himself to lift a pair of 90lbs dumbbells. (Photo by Andy Maxwell Mawji/SAIT Polytechnic)

Sarah Hewitt sprints to the finish line in Calgary on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. This was the last cross-country meet hosted by SAIT before nationals in November. (Photo by Mikaela MacKenzie/The Press)

The SAIT Trojans mens volleyball team practices before their season begins on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014. Hopes are high for this year’s team to compete for the title. (Photo by Brad Harapiak/SAIT Polytechnic)

Dr. Badhri Rickhi talks about his upcoming presentation at the Epcor Centre in Calgary on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014 in his office. Rickhi’s presentation, “The Cosmic Game” is based off of his book by the same title. (Photo by Brad Harapiak/SAIT Polytechnic)

Donovan Martin, head coach of the SAIT Trojans women’s basketball team, speaks to players during practice at the Campus Centre in Calgary on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014. The men’s and women’s basketball teams finished last season with 4-16 and 14-8 records respectively. (Photo by Zachary Cormier/SAIT Polytechnic)

Liam MacIssac worked his first game as the SAIT Trojan’s mascot at the SAIT Trojans arena in Calgary on Friday, Oct. 3, 2014. Working as a mascot, timekeeper or scorekeeper are just a few of the many options available to students wishing to work on campus. (Photo by Zachary Cormier/The Weal)

Kimmi Nguyen is the newly elected VP academic for the SAITSA Student Executive Council. – Mikaela MacKenzie, The Weal

All the equipment needed for free shinny at SAIT. (Photo by Brad Harapiak/SAIT Polytechnic)

Preventing acne can be as simple as washing your face regularly with the right products. -Mikaela MacKenzie, THE WEAL

Cora Sutton and Jocelyn Wynnyk play on both the soccer and hockey teams. -Mikaela MacKenzie, THE WEAL

Owners of the DC Dance Club, show off some of their moves. -Mikaela MacKenzie, THE WEAL

Students were unhappy to learn that while they struggle with their school-issued Toshiba laptops, some first-year students were given MacBooks on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014. (Photo by Zachary Cormier/The Weal)

Todd Rederburg teaches a beer-brewing workshop for adults at the Telus Spark. Participants ferment and bottle the alcohol, and get to take some home after. -Mikaela MacKenzie, THE WEAL

Second-year RTBN students Corey Coldwell, left, and Tom Strangeward take a break from preparing for the first broadcast of their new sports radio show in Calgary on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014. The show, called 110 Percent, airs every second Monday from 6 p.m. to 9p.m. on 103 Empire Radio. (Photo by Zachary Cormier/The Weal)

Students were unhappy to learn that while they struggle with their school-issued Toshiba laptops, some first-year students were given MacBooks on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014. (Photo by Zachary Cormier/The Weal)

Robin Hahn, father of three, has been training for months to fight in the Hard Knocks competition. In the process, he has lost weight and gained strength. -Mikaela MacKenzie, THE WEAL

This friendly face was the Trojan’s mascot for — years, until they revamped the image to a more realistic red and gold trojan horse. -Mikaela MacKenzie, THE WEAL

Fourth-year ACAD glass major Louise Dionne practices on her accordion in the living room of her southeast Calgary home, where some of her glass work sits on display amongst family photos and curios. While she may not have been able to pick one up at the time, Dionne was introduced to the accordion at the age of four, and now plays in the Jarosh Accordion Ensemble. Brent Calver PHOTO